Pre-stored Carrier Configuration for Multi-Carrier Activation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile devices are typically configured for a single carrier, requiring connection to a third-party local area network for carrier configuration, limiting flexibility and compatibility with multiple carriers.
Innovation Solution
A user device is pre-stored with information allowing it to obtain carrier-specific parameters from multiple carriers, enabling selection and configuration of a carrier network during activation without relying on a third-party network, using pre-stored limited access information or configuration packages.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mobile device is configured for a single carrier by manufacturer, then hardware and software compatibility with a particular carrier network is ensured, but flexibility and compatibility with multiple carriers are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing carrier-specific configuration information in the mobile device before activation. The device includes pre-configured parameters, access point names (APNs), and carrier profiles that are ready before the user activates the device, eliminating the need for complex post-activation configuration while enabling multi-carrier compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by designing the mobile device to support multiple carrier networks through a unified configuration system. The device can store and switch between different carrier-specific configurations, allowing a single device to function with multiple carriers without requiring separate hardware or software versions for each carrier.
2Ease of manufacture
If a mobile device connects to a third-party local area network for carrier configuration, then carrier-specific parameters can be obtained, but device complexity and dependency on external networks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the carrier configuration capability from external third-party networks and embeds it directly within the mobile device. By storing carrier-specific parameters, APNs, and configuration data locally in the device memory, the system eliminates dependency on external networks for configuration purposes while maintaining ease of carrier setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device performs self-service configuration by using pre-stored carrier information to automatically configure itself when activated on a carrier network. The device independently retrieves and applies carrier-specific parameters without requiring manual intervention or external network assistance, simplifying the configuration process and removing network dependencies.
3Productivity
If carrier configuration is performed during device activation, then device setup is streamlined, but the device cannot utilize pre-stored information for multiple carriers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing multiple carrier configuration profiles in the device before activation. During activation, the device quickly selects and applies the appropriate pre-configured carrier parameters rather than performing real-time configuration, thereby maintaining fast activation speeds while enabling support for multiple carriers through pre-prepared data.
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AI summary
In certain embodiments, carrier-specific configuration of a user device may be facilitated based on pre-stored information for multiple carriers. In some embodiments, a user device may store information for limited access (that allows user device to obtain carrier-specific parameters from carrier networks). During activation, the user device may select one of the carrier networks on which the user device is to be configured to operate. Responsive to the selection, the user device may provide, to a carrier-side computer system on the selected carrier network, request for limited access to selected carrier network for configuring user device, wherein the request comprises the stored access information that allows user device to obtain carrier-specific parameters via the selected carrier network. Responsive to the limited access being granted, the user device may obtain a configuration package from the carrier-side computer system comprising parameters for configuring the user device.